Describing Qualities

vertically C1

/ˈvɝ.tɪ.kəli/ in a vertical direction Meaning Off Sound Off

voracious C1

/vɔːˈɹeɪ.ʃəs/ Eating or wanting food in very large amounts. Meaning Off Sound Off

empirical C1

/ˌɛmˈpɪrɪkəl/ Based on observation, experiment, or real experience rather than on theory. Meaning Off Sound Off

indefinite C1

/ɪnˈdɛfɪnɪt/ Without a fixed or known end; lasting for an unknown length of time. Meaning Off Sound Off

viciously C1

/ˈvɪʃəsli/ In a violent and cruel way. Meaning Off Sound Off

saintly C1

/ˈseɪntli/ resembling or befitting a saint in holiness, virtue, patience, or kindness Meaning Off Sound Off

enterprising C1

/ˈɛntɝˌpraɪzɪŋ/ Showing imagination, energy, and a readiness to take on new projects. Meaning Off Sound Off

gentlemanly C1

/ˈdʒɛntəlmənli/ courteous, honorable, and considerate in a way traditionally expected of a gentleman Meaning Off Sound Off

wry C1

/ɹaɪ/ Showing dry, slightly mocking humour. Meaning Off Sound Off

justly C1

/ˈdʒʌstli/ In a fair and reasonable way. Meaning Off Sound Off

reminiscent C1

/ˌɹɛməˈnɪsnt/ Reminding you of someone or something (usually followed by 'of'). Meaning Off Sound Off

low-down C1

/ˈloʊ.daʊn/ informal: dishonest, unfair, or contemptible Meaning Off Sound Off

fissure C1

/ˈfɪʃ.ɚ/ A long, narrow crack or split, especially in rock or the ground. Meaning Off Sound Off

bedridden C1

/ˈbɛdˌrɪdən/ unable to leave one's bed because of illness, injury, age, or weakness Meaning Off Sound Off

justifiable C1

/ˈdʒʌstəˌfaɪəbəl/ capable of being justified Meaning Off Sound Off

fiendish C1

/ˈfiːndɪʃ/ Extremely cruel or evil. Meaning Off Sound Off

conditional C1

/kənˈdɪʃ.ə.nəl/ Depending on a particular condition being met first. Meaning Off Sound Off

advantageous C1

/ˌædvənˈteɪd͡ʒ(i)əs/ Giving a benefit or putting one in a better position. Meaning Off Sound Off

biochemical C1

/ˌbaɪ.oʊˈkem.ɪ.kəl/ relating to biochemistry or to the chemical substances and processes that occur in living organisms Meaning Off Sound Off

institutional C1

/ˌɪn.stɪˈtju.ʃə.nəl/ Relating to or involving a large organization such as a bank, hospital, or university. Meaning Off Sound Off

telltale C1

/ˈtɛlteɪl/ Clearly revealing something, often something meant to be hidden. Meaning Off Sound Off

detrimental C1

/ˌdɛtɹɪˈmɛntəl/ Causing harm or damage. Meaning Off Sound Off

ethically C1

/ˈɛθɪkəli/ In a way that follows accepted moral principles. Meaning Off Sound Off

placid C1

/ˈplæs.ɪd/ Calm and not easily upset or excited. Meaning Off Sound Off

prophetic C1

/pɹəˈfɛtɪk/ Correctly predicting or seeming to predict what will happen in the future Meaning Off Sound Off

uncontrolled C1

/ˌənkənˈtroʊld/ Not controlled; not under control. Meaning Off Sound Off

full-fledged C1

/ˌfʊlˈfledʒd/ completely developed, established, trained, or qualified Meaning Off Sound Off

effortless C1

/ˈɛfə(ɹ)tlɪs/ done so well that it seems to need no effort Meaning Off Sound Off

boyish C1

/ˈbɔɪ.ɪʃ/ befitting or characteristic of a young boy Meaning Off Sound Off

elitist C1

/eɪˈliːtɪst/ Believing that a small group of privileged people should have the most power or be treated as the best. Meaning Off Sound Off

taut C1

/tɔt/ Stretched or pulled tight, with no slack. Meaning Off Sound Off

auburn C1

/ˈɑːbɚn/ reddish-brown in color, especially when describing hair Meaning Off Sound Off

inclusive C1

/ɪnˈkluːsɪv/ Welcoming and fair to everyone, especially people who are often left out. Meaning Off Sound Off

hypodermic C1

/ˌhaɪpəˈdɝmɪk/ relating to the region beneath the skin, especially to an injection given there Meaning Off Sound Off

ironclad C1

/ˈaɪɚnˌklæd/ so strong, certain, or securely established that it cannot easily be challenged or broken Meaning Off Sound Off

predominantly C1

/pɹɪˈdɒmɪnəntli/ Mostly; mainly. Meaning Off Sound Off

undignified C1

/ʌnˈdɪɡnəˌfaɪd/ lacking dignity, seriousness, or proper self-control, especially in a way that causes embarrassment Meaning Off Sound Off

unchanging C1

/ənˈtʃeɪndʒɪŋ/ remaining constantly unchanged Meaning Off Sound Off

showy C1

/ˈʃoʊ.i/ Attracting attention by being bright, large, or fancy, sometimes in a tasteless way. Meaning Off Sound Off

concise C1

/kənˈsaɪs/ expressing much in few words Meaning Off Sound Off

pigheaded C1

/ˌpɪɡˈhɛdɪd/ stubbornly refusing to change one's opinion or course of action, especially in a foolish way Meaning Off Sound Off

theological C1

/θi.əˈlɑd͡ʒɪkl/ of or relating to or concerning theology Meaning Off Sound Off

speculative C1

/ˈspɛkjuləˌtɪv/ Based on guessing rather than firm knowledge or evidence. Meaning Off Sound Off

acidic C1

/əˈsɪ.dɪk/ Containing acid, or having a pH lower than 7. Meaning Off Sound Off

amphibious C1

/æmˈfɪbiəs/ able to live, move, or operate both on land and in water Meaning Off Sound Off

eclectic C1

/ɛkˈlɛk.tɪk/ Made up of a wide mixture of styles, ideas, or things chosen from many sources. Meaning Off Sound Off

inexplicably C1

/ˌɪnɪkˈsplɪkəbli/ In a way that cannot be explained or understood. Meaning Off Sound Off

reddish C1

/ˈɹɛdɪʃ/ Somewhat red. Meaning Off Sound Off

fanciful C1

/ˈfænsɪfl̩/ Imagined rather than based on facts; unrealistic. Meaning Off Sound Off

unwavering C1

/ˌənˈweɪvəɹɪŋ/ Firm and steady, never weakening or changing. Meaning Off Sound Off

implicitly C1

/ˌɪmˈplɪsətli/ without ever expressing so clearly Meaning Off Sound Off

chalky C1

/ˈtʃɑː.ki/ containing or consisting of chalk or calcium carbonate Meaning Off Sound Off

applicable C1

/əˈplɪk.ə.bəl/ Relevant to a particular person, thing, or situation; able to be used in a given case. Meaning Off Sound Off

keenly C1

/ˈkiːnli/ in a keen and discriminating manner Meaning Off Sound Off

mountainous C1

/ˈmaʊn.tɪ.nəs/ like a mountain in size and impressiveness Meaning Off Sound Off

long-standing C1

Having existed or continued for a long time. Meaning Off Sound Off

non-profit C1

/ˌnɑːnˈprɔfɪt/ Not run in order to make a profit; using any money earned to support its aims. Meaning Off Sound Off

bloodstained C1

/ˈblʌdˌsteɪnd/ marked, soaked, or discolored with blood Meaning Off Sound Off

unfeeling C1

/ənˈfiːlɪŋ/ devoid of feeling or sensation Meaning Off Sound Off

deductible C1

/dɪˈdʌktəbəl/ permitted to be subtracted from income or another total when calculating tax Meaning Off Sound Off

delightfully C1

/dɪˈlaɪtfəli/ in a delightful manner Meaning Off Sound Off

coldly C1

/ˈkoʊldli/ In a cold or uncaring manner; indifferently. Meaning Off Sound Off

flagrant C1

/ˈfleɪgrənt/ conspicuously and shockingly wrong, offensive, or unlawful Meaning Off Sound Off

unoccupied C1

/əˈnɑːkjəˌpaɪd/ Not being used or filled; empty. Meaning Off Sound Off

motley C1

/ˈmɑtli/ Made up of many different and oddly mixed kinds of people or things. Meaning Off Sound Off

wooded C1

/ˈwʊdɪd/ Covered with trees. Meaning Off Sound Off

remedial C1

/ɹɪˈmi.di.əl/ Intended to help students improve skills they are weak in. Meaning Off Sound Off

certifiable C1

/ˈsɝtəˌfaɪəbəl/ capable of being officially certified, verified, or guaranteed Meaning Off Sound Off

untested C1

/ənˈtɛstɪd/ not tried or tested by experience Meaning Off Sound Off

huffy C1

/ˈhʌfi/ angry and offended, especially over something relatively small Meaning Off Sound Off

transatlantic C1

/ˌtrænzətˈlæntɪk/ Crossing or spanning the Atlantic Ocean. Meaning Off Sound Off

unsightly C1

/ʌnˈsaɪt.li/ unpleasant or unattractive to look at Meaning Off Sound Off

insubordinate C1

/ˌɪnsəˈbɔrdəˌneɪt/ Refusing to obey orders or accept authority. Meaning Off Sound Off

symbolically C1

/ˌsɪmˈbɒlɪklɪ/ in a symbolic manner Meaning Off Sound Off

notably C1

/ˈnoʊtəbli/ Especially; used to point out an important example. Meaning Off Sound Off

thereabouts C1

/ˈðer.ə.baʊts/ approximately; near the stated number, amount, or time Meaning Off Sound Off

compliant C1

/kəmˈplaɪənt/ Willing to do what others want; obedient and cooperative. Meaning Off Sound Off

commercially C1

/kəˈmɝːʃəli/ In a way relating to buying, selling, or making a profit. Meaning Off Sound Off

small-minded C1

/ˌsmɔlˈmaɪndɪd/ petty, narrow in outlook, or unwilling to consider larger concerns Meaning Off Sound Off

herein C1

/hɪɹˈɪn/ in this place or thing or document Meaning Off Sound Off

linguistic C1

/lɪŋˈgwɪstɪk/ consisting of or related to language Meaning Off Sound Off

contested C1

/kənˈtɛstəd/ Disagreed about or competed for by different sides. Meaning Off Sound Off

cranny C1

/ˈkɹæni/ a small, narrow opening, crack, or crevice Meaning Off Sound Off

negligible C1

/ˈnɛɡlɪd͡ʒɪbəl/ So small or unimportant that it is not worth considering. Meaning Off Sound Off

lanky C1

/ˈlæŋ.ki/ tall and thin, usually with long limbs and a somewhat awkward appearance Meaning Off Sound Off

mortally C1

/ˈmɔrtəli/ in such a manner that death ensues, also in reference to hatred, jealousy, or fear Meaning Off Sound Off

intently C1

/ɪnˈtɛntli/ with strained or eager attention Meaning Off Sound Off

bloodshot C1

/ˈblʌdˌʃɑːt/ of the eyes, reddened because small blood vessels are swollen or more visible Meaning Off Sound Off

adjustable C1

/əˈd͡ʒʌstəbəl/ Able to be changed to fit your needs or preferences Meaning Off Sound Off

corrective C1

/kəˈɹektɪv/ intended to correct a fault, problem, or harmful tendency Meaning Off Sound Off

preferential C1

/ˌpref.ɚˈen.ʃəl/ giving or receiving an advantage, priority, or more favorable treatment than others Meaning Off Sound Off

aimless C1

/ˈeɪm.ləs/ Without purpose, goal, or direction. Meaning Off Sound Off

hydrochloric C1

/ˌhaɪ.droʊˈklɔːr.ɪk/ of, relating to, or containing hydrochloric acid, the aqueous form of hydrogen chloride Meaning Off Sound Off

guttural C1

/ˈɡʌtəɹəl/ like the sounds of frogs and crows Meaning Off Sound Off

smartly C1

/ˈsmɑː(ɹ)tli/ in a stylish manner Meaning Off Sound Off

mauve C1

/moʊv/ pale purple in color, often with a gray or pink tinge Meaning Off Sound Off